The congregation will have the opportunity in April to nominate persons to serve as deacons for a three-year term. We need you to participate in this process. Our Deacon Ministry Resource Guide describes HRBC deacons as “servants of Christ who meet tangible needs within the congregation.” That is no small task!

The deacon ministry is organized into teams which serve in the following areas of our church’s life:

• Through each adult Sunday School class
• As assistants in worship 
• Relating to members not involved in a Sunday School class
• Intercessory prayer
• Hospital visitation
• Bereavement ministry
• Contact with inactive members
• Assimilation of new members

These are ongoing tasks that require constant attention. Consequently, HRBC looks to those who fulfill the Biblical description of deacon: spiritually mature individuals of good reputation who exemplify servanthood and faithfulness to the mission and ministry of the church. Consider these qualities as you nominate persons to serve.

In recent years, the deacon ministry has focused its efforts on improving and enhancing our sense of fellowship. This has been their way of contributing to fulfilling our strategic vision as a congregation. The recently-concluded Winter Warm-up emphasis was conducted by the deacons, as well as coordination of the pancake supper at the end of February.

HRBC is blessed by those who serve as deacons. Let us choose them prayerfully and thoughtfully.

Bert Browning